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The first bracelet was designed to stop sleeves from stealing the spotlight. Accessory diplomacy.

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Velvet was once reserved for royalty due to its cost. Now it’s for anyone brave enough to sit down carefully.The first fashion trend was “wear fur, look powerful.” Then the fur said “actually, no.”Blue jeans were invented by Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss in 1873 — and have been holding humanity together by the butt ever since.The first leopard print coat was invented to say “I’m warm and I bite.” Cozy menace.The color pink was once considered masculine in the 18th century. Gender stereotypes age worse than low-rise jeans.The first pair of sunglasses was designed to hide crying at weddings. Glam tears, discreet.See all Vogue & Vexed facts →

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